unknown facts about pasta

There are over 600 types of pasta, and some have over 1300 names.

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Before the invention of machinery pasta was kneaded by foot.

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Al dente pasta not only tastes better, it keeps you full longer.

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There are approximately 350 shapes of pasta around the world.

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October 25 is World Pasta Day.

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Italy produces between 1,700,000 and 3,300,000 tons of pasta per year.

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The most popular brand of dried pasta in Italy is Barilla.

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The three most popular shapes of pasta are spaghetti, macaroni, and penne.

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Thomas Jefferson Brought Pasta to America.

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